Published June 29, 2017 in Estate Planning & Probate
In this article we will provide you with a list of some of documents and items that are helpful in attending your first estate planning meeting to make sure your goals are met. HOWEVER, we sometimes are a little reluctant to provide clients with a checklist of helpful items to bring. The reason here is […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
A change in a parent’s employment status, whether terminated, fired or a layoff, can result in a modification of child support. However, the court may ask first what was the basis and nature of the change. Was a parent involuntarily let go or did they voluntarily quit in an effort to avoid paying child support? […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
Often marital assets division in a divorce is straightforward. Acquisition of assets during a marriage, unless acquired through gift or inheritance, is treated as marital property, regardless of who worked or who didn’t. In divorce, gifts and inheritance may be separated and given to only one spouse who initially received the asset. These are known […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
As an attorney practicing in family law, I am frequently amazed at the number of people placing stock in what I call ‘bar room advice.’ Bar room advice is where someone heard from a friend who’s uncle told him at one time in the bar…. You can fill in the blank as to some of […]
Published June 27, 2017 in Family Law
Spousal maintenance (alimony) is one area of family law for an outsider that seems the most arbitrary. From an attorney’s perspective, it might not be viewed so much as arbitrary, as there are some very set guidelines. However, it is an area that can be particularly subjective in that no two fact patterns of a […]
Contact us today to schedule a meeting to discuss your personal or business legal needs. Please complete the form at right and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.